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December 2013
Rethink'ing Cities Infrastructure For A More Sustainable Future
Patricia Williams at RRR Daily Commercial News reports on a new "sustainability pack" released by the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) and the European Federation of Engineering Consultancy Associations (EFCA) - confusing for an acronym junkie like myself. The documents describe a more holistic approach and common language for addressing the challenges faced by communities with sustainability demands and changing demographics.
Go time for DuPont Cellulosic Ethanol & Project Liberty
First, I am thinking about national defense when I read about "Project Liberty." Then I read 850 people are being employed by the project, and, third, the dollar remains local. John Vogel reports at FarmProgress.Com that even though EPA has proposed to cut back on the cellulosic fuel mandate DuPont remains committed to renewable fuels.
Wisconsin "Sustainable" Beer Here; Oh, and Agriculture
Glen Moberg reports for Wisconsin Public Radio on how Central Waters Brewing is financially successful while maintaining a commitment to buying locally and using renewable energy. In fact, the brewers at Central Waters maintain that their financial success has been driven by their commitment to community and the environment, and because of their commitment Central Waters is the first and only brewery to earn Wisconsin's "Green Master" designation.

#ADItWorks
American Recycling News reports how anaerobic digestion is the last frontier for municipal solid waste. US EPA reports we send more than 36 million tons of organic waste to landfill nationally, and the WI DNR reports Wisconsonites send one million tons to landfill. Can we have a real discussion about how we as a society throw money, energy and moisture away?
Agendas...events...networking...
Milwaukee SPE Progessive Components
Note: First 50 people get in free, and the next 50 are � price Progressive Components - Mold Maintenance Brookfield, WI January 21, 2014
Innovation Takes Root
Orlando, FL February 17-19, 2014
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Sustainability in Packaging 2014
Orlando, FL March 5-7, 2014
Converters Expo
Lambeau Field Green Bay, WI March 13, 2014
  
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